God is Good

Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! Well, I am beginning to think that the weather people don't have much of a clue about what the forecast should be. We did have a little rain last night, but today is sunshiny and a few clouds, but warm and humid. Can't complain about the heat when the rest of the country is scorching!

I have been noticing the super abundance of butterflies flitting about this summer. I really like to see them flit by the window..large black and yellow, smaller yellow, and colors in between. There is something around here that really attracts them. My plumbago bush is blooming beautifully. I wish I could cut them and bring them in the house, but they don't do well as cut flowers. The doves are still cooing their mournful songs and really get tuned up in the heat of the day. 

I enjoyed a quiet day at home yesterday, doing things that needed doing, and, as always, God is good!

From Quiet Moments with God devotional:

"Friend, go up higher."
Luke 14:10
 
An ancient legend of a swan and a crane tells us about God's goodness--which may be different from what we believe to be good.

A beautiful swan came to rest by the banks of a pond where a crane was wading, seeking snails. For a few minutes the crane looked at the swan and then asked, "Where do you come from?"

The swan replied, "I come from Heaven!"

And where is Heaven?" asked the crane.

"Heaven!" replied the swan, "Heaven!" Have you never heard of Heaven?" And the beautiful swan went on to describe the splendor and grandeur of the eternal city. She told the crane about the streets of gold and the gates and walls made of precious stones. She told about the river of life which was as pure as crystal. On the banks of this river stood a tree with leaves for the healing of the nations of the world. In great and eloquent language, the swan described the hosts of saints and angels who lived in the world beyond.

Somewhat surprisingly, the crane didn't appear to be the least bit interested in this place the swan described. Eventually he asked the swan, "Are there any snails there?"

"Snails!" declared the  swan, obviously revolted at the thought. "No!" Of course there are not!"

"Then you can have your Heaven," said the crane, as it continued to search along the slimy, muddy banks of the pond. "What I want is snails!"

This fable has a profound truth in it. How many of us turn our backs on the good God has for us in order to search for snails?

Seek out the good that God has for you today. Ask God to give you the desire for His good, instead of what you consider to be good. Don't bury your head deep in slime  when God wants you to experience the delights and joy of His Heaven!


                                              Our love for God is tested
                                              By the question of whether
                                              we seek Him or His gifts.
                                                      Ralph Washington Sockman

I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!

Love and hugs,
Amaryllis